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Evalute 8a -1+0.5b when a =1/4 and b= 10 how dose this work i need help..

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

Substitute the value of the variable into the expression and simplify.

User Chris Disley
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8a -1+0.5b

Replace a nd b with the given values:

8(1/4) -1 + 0.5(10)

8 x 1/4 = 2

0.5 x 10 = 5

Now you have:

2 -1 + 5

2-1 = 1 +5 = 6

Answer is 6

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